1.4 Chemical Determination. Proteins are complex, organic compounds composed of many amino acids linked together through peptide bonds and cross-linked between chains by sulfhydryl bonds, hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces.
Treatment of the underlying disease, of course, ultimately relieves the pleurisy. For example, if a heart, lung, or kidney condition is present, it is treated. Removal of fluid from the chest cavity (thoracentesis) can relieve the pain and shortness of breath.
In order to treat your pleurisy the right way, your doctor first must find out whatâs causing it: 1  If itâs bacteria, antibiotics can make you better. 2  If itâs a fungus, heâll likely prescribe an antifungal drug. 3  If itâs a virus, youâll improve without the help of drugs.